The use of chamomile facials

Chamomile is a common annual plant known for its healing properties, which are widely used in medicine and cosmetology.

Various remedies based on this flower are used for wound healing, in the care of hair, nails, skin, for the treatment of many diseases. On its basis make decoctions, tinctures, creams, scrubs, masks, lotions, tonics.

Chamomile seems to be a simple and inconspicuous plant: white petals, yellow core, grows everywhere. But since ancient times it was valued for its healing properties. The beneficial effect is due to its active ingredients:

• Phytosterols improve metabolic processes in the upper layer of the skin - the epidermis. The skin is smoothed, aging is slowed down, there is a rapid cell regeneration.
• Vitamin A is found in the form of natural carotene. It softens the skin, making it velvety.
• Ultraviolet - the main enemy of youthful skin. Plant polyphenols contained in chamomile will reliably protect your face from the sun's rays.
• Chemical elements that perfectly relieve inflammation, disinfect open wounds, have an effect against allergies. Chamomile copes with dermatitis, redness, itching, blistering, scabbing, pimples, the skin clears quickly, it is restored and its protective barriers increase.
• Acids can rejuvenate the skin, relax muscles and smooth small wrinkles. Organic acids are famous for bleaching pigmentation, soothing the epidermis and cleansing it.
• Essential oil is valued for its ability to clear the skin of acne, which appears in adolescence and causes a lot of trouble to the person.

Using a plant for cosmetic purposes gives the following effect: soothes irritated skin, moisturizes it, helps to get rid of black spots, redness, treats acne, brightens pigmentation, removes swelling, visually smoothes wrinkles, mattes, tightens pores, removes toxins.

Chamomile is also useful for newborns. The skin of infants is tender and subject to harmful effects. Children rub the face with a decoction of chamomile - it will soothe irritation and create protective properties of the dermis.

Everything is good in moderation - this also applies to medicinal plants. The main contraindication to the use of chamomile - spring pollinosis. The pollen in the flower can cause allergies.

When using cosmetics based on annuals, you need to focus on your feelings and skin reaction. If there are any suspicions, it is necessary to cancel the funds and observe the reaction.

One can talk endlessly about the benefits of chamomile. Regular use of cosmetics on the basis of an annual plant will make the skin beautiful and healthy.

Chamomile is useful in that it contains a huge amount of nutrients that act in several ways:

• disinfection;
• skin cleansing;
• narrowing of pores;
• removal of inflammation and redness;
• wound healing.

Due to the wide range of beneficial properties, chamomile is the leader among other medicinal plants, it is added to many cosmetic products and it is in demand in traditional medicine.

Chamomile is used in different variations - dried in bags, frozen, fresh, etc. Here are a few options:

• Infusion. This format of use will help to care for problem skin. Infusion moisturizes the face, has a tonic effect. They can wash every day - in the morning and in the evening.It will perfectly whiten pigmentation, visually rejuvenate the skin, relieve swelling. For its preparation will need only two ingredients - dried inflorescences and boiling water.
• Ice cubes. Excellent tool in the fight against tired skin. Ice has a beneficial effect on the cells of the epidermis, awakening in them strength and energy. The face after the procedure looks fresh, rested and rejuvenated. In addition, cold strengthens blood vessels and helps in the treatment of rosacea.

To create cubes, the infusion is poured into molds and placed in the freezer. Such cosmetics are stored for a long time, it is not aggressive due to the absence of alcohol and preservatives.

Ice improves blood circulation, triggers metabolic processes in cells, helps to close enlarged pores and remove redness. Cubes can be applied in the morning (toning effect) and in the evening (skin calms down).

Before the procedure it is necessary to wash and clean the skin from impurities and cosmetics. Ice gently lead along the massage lines: from the center of the forehead to the temples, from nose to ears, from the middle of the chin to its edges. You can not allow hypothermia.

• Chamomile tonic It has a positive effect on all skin types. Regular wiping of the face will help get rid of oily shine, enlarged pores and inflammations. Tonic diluted cosmetic clay to enhance its effect. The solution is recommended to wash in the summer, when the work of the sebaceous glands is especially active. This reduces the risk of prickly heat, inflammation, and keeps the skin clean and soft.
• Compresses help from local rashes, irritations. Gauze cloth is moistened in a solution and applied to the affected area. Also wadded disks are moistened and superimposed on the eyelids to relieve swelling and reduce the bags.
• Mask cleanses the skin, moisturizes and enriches with beneficial trace elements. Another effect of masks is the removal of inflammations, so they are effective after mechanical cleansing of the face.
• Creams sold in stores, pharmacies, and you can do it yourself at home. Creams are prepared on the basis of butter, beeswax, with the addition of other useful products. If there is no time to engage in the independent creation of a cosmetic product, a few drops of chamomile essential oil are added to the finished product to enhance its effect.
• Steam baths with chamomile accelerate blood flow, open the sebaceous ducts, activate the sweat glands, which begin to remove toxins These baths cleanse the skin of impurities, increase its tone and elasticity.

Chamomile - a medicinal plant that is used alone or in combination with other means.

Chamomile can be combined with the following ingredients:

• Honey. Bee products - a storehouse of vitamins and nutrients. They strengthen the immune system, have a healing effect on the entire body, rejuvenate the skin. Honey combined with chamomile tones the dermis, accelerates the intercellular processes.
• Oatmeal. Regular porridge, but with chamomile refreshes, whitens, removes dead skin, tightens pores and nourishes the skin.
• Olive oil - a valuable culinary product. And he is famous for cosmetic properties and in tandem with chamomile works wonders - cleans, nourishes, moisturizes.
• With calendula Chamomile personifies a powerful remedy against inflammation - from acne, comedones, acne.
• Chamomile Blend with salicylic solution also wipe the skin well. This will ensure the disinfection of wounds, the matting of oily skin, the removal of inflammation.
• Chamomile with lemon - a cocktail of useful substances, both products are famous for their whitening effect, so their combination copes with pigmentation.

There are many ways to apply it in cosmetology, everyone chooses the one that suits them. Consider the popular ones:

• Face steaming need to open pores before cleaning.Hot infusion is placed in a container, the face above the steam lasts 10-15 minutes, for the best effect the head is covered with a towel. Regular steam bath will help to cope with many imperfections of the skin;
• After the sauna for the face will need scrub. Chamomile oat flakes are suitable as peeling particles. They perfectly clean the skin. Massage the mixture should not be long, gently touching the face, not pressing on him;
• Washing with infusions and solutions will help improve the complexion, eliminate inflammation. A decoction for morning washing must be cooled, and in the evening it is better to use the product warm. After the procedure, do not wipe your face dry, just a little blotting with a towel;
• You can wipe the face with lotion. The cotton pad is moistened in lotion (tonic) and the face is gently rubbed along the massage lines. The procedure is performed twice a day - after waking up and before going to bed;
• Compresses used for tired, dull skin. The infusion is wetted with gauze and applied as a cloth mask with slits for eyes for 20 minutes. After - wash with warm water;
• Lotions are applied locally to the sites of inflammation. A cotton pad is moistened in the broth and applied to the wound, redness, tearing pimple. It is recommended to hold the lotion for up to 30 minutes, then dip the disc into the solution and attach it again.

Chamomile-based cosmetics use options are many, they are used comprehensively or selectively, depending on the skin condition and purpose.

Every woman is an individual, with her own needs and peculiarities. Similarly, with the skin of the face - it can be different. Depending on its type, cosmetics are selected, which are able to eliminate some of the disadvantages and have a healing effect.

• Normal skin - this is a gift, but it is not all for it. If nature has rewarded it, then there is no need to upset the balance and get involved in care products. For this type of suitable light natural scrub mask with oatmeal. It is prepared simply - dry flowers are poured with boiling water, infused for half an hour, oatmeal is added, the mixture is applied on the face with massage movements and lasts 10 minutes.
• For oily skin blue cosmetic clay will do. Infusion is combined with clay. The resulting consistency is applied to the face, after a few minutes, without waiting for hardening, it is washed off with water. At the end is applied moisturizer. This mask mattes and cleanses the skin, stabilizes the sebaceous glands.
• For dry epidermis an effective tool will be a mask of gelatin. For three parts of broth take one part of gelatin, mix, leave to swell. Add almond oil and apply for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water and moisten with cream. The skin after the remedy is saturated, velvety and glowing with health.
• Combination skin will be grateful to the mask with aloe. In the broth, add aloe juice and honey (proportion 2: 2: 1), mix. Using a cotton pad, apply to the skin and leave for 20 minutes. Wash and apply cream. The mask tones and nourishes the skin with vitamins. It is enough to do it once a week.

There are many recipes on the Internet, how to make chamomile. But you need to know one thing. The most active substance in a plant is an essential oil and it loses its properties at high temperatures. Therefore, decoctions with chamomile in no case can not be brought to a boil.

To get the maximum benefit of flowers, the ingredients are taken in the following proportions: 1 tablespoon of annuals is poured with 1 cup of boiling water. Infusion time - 15 minutes. The resulting liquid is filtered, cooled and used in the care of the skin of the face.

How to apply chamomile in the care of the skin of the face you can see in the next video.